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September 14, 2006
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Robber strikes again
Young Harris branch of Bank of Hiawassee the latest target
By JOAN CROTHERS Sentinel Writer
Towns County experienced a second bank robbery last Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 4:45 p.m. at the Young Harris branch of Bank Hiawassee. It was the same routine as robber pulled at Stephens Federal Bank More...
BRMEMC set to lower rates
Electric bills will reflect reduction; Board Member Jack Hughes honored
By JOAN CROTHERS Sentinel Writer

Manager Joe Satterfield was greeted with applause when he announced at the annual meeting that Blue Ridge Mountain EMC members would see a 3 1/2 percent reduction on their October, 2006 electric bill. TVA, he said, had announced that due to growth and sales, this reduction would be passed on to EMC More...

Winners of the $100 grand prizes were (l-r) Steve Holmes, Hiawassee; Helen and Bill Sturgeon, Brasstown; and Teresa McClure, Hayesville. More...

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•Community/Calendar
Narcotics Anonymous Mountain Folks Group meets every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1299 Old Blue Ridge Hwy., next to Byers Well Drilling. All are welcome- don't lose hope because we can help. For information call (706) 835-2059. Leave a message if no answer. More...
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 Community
•Special Presentation:
Confederate 11th Georgia Cavalry
A special lecture by John Latty, author of a soon-to-be-published book on the Confederate 11th Georgia Cavalry, will be held on Sat., Sept. 16, 7 p.m., at the Old Courthouse in Blairsville. More...
•Fall Festival of Community Services
•Candidate wants health insurance to all children, regardless of income
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 Opinion
•VOICES
Think before you speak It is amazing how many misunderstandings, misinterpretations or myths are accepted as truths and handed down through the generations. We all should read, ask questions, see, and find the truth-especially before we make public statements of "fact" or opinion! More...
•Spoiled children and countries
•The return of lethal fascism
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 Church
•St. Francis festival features silent auction
This weekend's Festival at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church promises to provide something for everyone. Most notably, the Silent Auction which takes place Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16 has over one hundred items to satisfy the most discerning tastes. More...
•Volunteer opportunity
•Zion UMC Celebrates 135th Birthday
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 Obituaries
•James Jerry Adams
Mr. James Jerry Adams, 69, of Jack Nicklaus Drive, Blairsville, Ga., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. More...
•Jean Frances Esau
•Abalee Lenor Ivester
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 Arts & Leisure
•String ensemble to resume
The string ensemble "Ageless Strings" will resume rehearsals on Thursday evenings, starting September 14 from 7-9 p.m. at Young Harris College. More...
•Austria: where camping is a way of life
•Ask Robin
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 Home & Garden
•Your Health Matters
Antibiotics are fast becoming powerless against a horde of infectious diseases. You need to know when-and when NOT-to use them. More...
•Smoke alarms save lives
•'Angel Trumpets' signaling soaring popularity
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 Sports & Recreation
•Union runs over Towns
Peugh wins head coaching debut 49-0
The Panthers kicked off the 2006 football season much like they kick off any game, by running through a paper banner onto More...
•Cross Country comes to town
•JV Lady Panthers edge rival Dawson
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